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GST 111 ECOLOGY Objective Question

Question

Plants that perch on trees and are not rooted in the ground, common in rainforests, are called:
Options
A Parasites
B Climbers
C Epiphytes
Correct Answer
D Shrubs
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Epiphytes are plants that grow on other plants (like trees) for physical support, obtaining moisture and nutrients from the air and rain.

Hint

These are 'air plants' that grow on branches.

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